Jason Roy wants to smash England and himself into the World Cup history books

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Batting sensation Jason Roy departs the nets on the eve of facing New ZealandCredit: AP:Associated Press

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Opener Jason Roy is aiming to go over the top to inspire England to final glory

Now he wants to tick off the most iconic hitting challenge in cricket by clearing the Victorian pavilion.

When told that only one person — Albert Trott in 1899 — has sent the ball soaring over the building, which is 87m from the wicket and 17m high, Roy replied: “Oh, really? Let’s try to get an opportunity tomorrow.”

Roy has been peppering fans on the upper decks of stands up and down the country this summer.

And if he makes contact in the final against New Zealand like he did to the ball from Aussie Steve Smith, the Surrey slugger will get damn close towards the roof of the famous old building, which has stood in north west London since 1890.

Roy’s mammoth effort in Birmingham last Thursday was the first time somebody had hit the fourth tier from a centrally located pitch since the stand was opened in 2008.

'STAKING A CLAIM'

It was measured at 101m, three metres behind Jason Holder’s biggest hit of the tournament.

Roy, who has shared four consecutive century partnerships with Jonny Bairstow, said: “I was disappointed when it came out 101 metres or whatever.

"I thought it was going over the stand!

“I said to myself before the start of the game that if a spinner comes on from that end and if the ball is full, it’s got to go. It was a case of staking a claim.”